PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it has embarked on a feasibility study for a new subway project in Cebu. “We are conducting an assessment to determine demand and a ridership forecast for the Cebu subway,” Transportation Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development Timothy John R. Batan said on Radyo Pilipinas. The […]
Rice is sold at a Kadiwa Store inside the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in Malate, Manila, May 30, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is seeking to expand the distribution of its P29 and Rice for All programs to include retail outlets in Metro Manila. “The program will […]
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO COCONUT yields are estimated to have declined 20% in 2024 due to the dry conditions brought on by El Niño, according to the United Coconut Association of the Philippines (UCAP). “Reduced rainfall can stress coconut trees, leading to decreased fruit yields as water scarcity affects the productivity of the plants. El Niño’s […]
LIMA central business district is LIMA Estate’s 30-hectare commercial area in Batangas. — COMPANY HANDOUT THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it has issued 21,585 visas for investors and foreign nationals employed within economic zones as of the end of 2024, which it said reflect the increasing number of PEZA registrations. “The implication of […]
CONVERGE FIBERXERS — PBA.PH Games on Friday(Ynares Sports Center, Antipolo)5 p.m. – Phoenix vs TNT7:30 p.m. – San Miguel vs Converge NOTHING is cast in stone owing to the logjam atop of the standings but Converge wants a strong finishing kick to bolster its twice-to-beat bid against San Miguel Beer (SMB) in the PBA Commissioner’s […]
AND the redemption tour begins. Strong Group Athletics (SGA) takes on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) national team as its first test in Group A of the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship on Friday at the Al Nasr Club. Game time is at 11 p.m. (Manila time) as per the revised schedule of the Middle […]
Novak Djokovic didn’t exactly have an auspicious start to his latest Australian Open foray. Controversy dogged him even as he had yet to set foot in Melbourne Park. In a GQ article published three days before the curtains were drawn on the year’s first major tournament, he could not help but look to his 2022 […]
Two to Eight tropical cyclones likely from January to June, says PAGASA – BusinessWorld Online After a series of tropical cyclones impacted the country in October and November, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts the development of two to eight tropical […]
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) shares its seasonal weather outlook for the first months of 2025. Insights from Ana Liza S. Solis, Assistant Weather Services Chief and Chief of the Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section of PAGASA. Interview by Edg Adrian A. EvaVideo editing by Arjale Queral
In photo (L to R): Alejandro Simon, Grupo Sancor Seguros CEO (Argentina); Kazunari Takahashi, Zenkyoren (Japan) Senior Managing Director; Shaun Tarbuck, International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) Chief Executive; Dr. Aris Alip, CARD MRI Founder; and Chairman Emeritus, Lorenzo Chan, Jr., Pioneer, Inc. President and CEO The transformative power of microinsurance takes center stage […]